poussette

American  

[poo-set] / puˈsɛt /

noun

1. a dance step in which a couple or several couples dance around the ballroom, holding hands, as in country dances.

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verb (used without object)

poussetted, poussetting

1. to perform a poussette, as a couple in a country dance.

poussette British  

/ puːˈsɛt /

noun

1. a figure in country dancing in which couples hold hands and move up or down the set to change positions

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verb

1. (intr) to perform such a figure

Etymology

Origin of poussette

1805–15; < French, equivalent to pouss ( er ) to push + -ette -ette

Example Sentences

The bridge was knee-deep in unbroken snow, for no vehicle had crossed since the late storm, and there had been no service at Poussette's church.

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Father Rielle, though listening intently, still kept his gaze riveted on the peculiar actions of the men outside Poussette's.

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And Poussette tapped the other's knee with his fat fingers, thereby displaying the cornelian ring to much advantage, and Ringfield saw with satisfaction that on top of the large "C" was cut a little "S".

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Poussette assisting him, still with clasped hands and awestruck eyes, and, although all the changes which had been wrought by her indefatigable fingers could not be appreciated by him, as it was so long since he had seen the room, he missed something.

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"Has not mademoiselle already waited overlong?" exclaimed Poussette.

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